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We are passionate about being able to support filmmakers on their Filmmaking journey, along with providing an opportunity for the general public to come and learn more about specific elements of the Filmmaking world. Therefore we have curated a list of valuable industry sessions for you to come and enjoy and we would be thrilled if you would join us for these incredible sessions.
Our Industry Line Up includes:
Private: VFX Masterclass with David Simpson
A SCI-FINE CITY : Come and try out some industry tools for creating believable VFX. Join NUA’s VFX guru David Simpson on a short hands-on session using Nuke and Maya software- the tools the VFX industry uses to create the effects you’ve seen in Blade Runner 2049 or Last Jedi.
Private: Are Visual Effects Killing Cinema?
Are Visual Effects killing Cinema? They certainly are changing it, and some would say not for the better. Come and enjoy a panel discussion and debate where we pit film makers against VFX professionals!
Private: Film Production with Oscar Winning Producer Gareth Ellis-Unwin
Gareth is a BAFTA and Academy award-winning film producer, known for his work on the critically acclaimed film ‘The King’s Speech’ which starred Colin Firth. This film went on to become the highest grossing British independent film of all time. Join us as we sit down to talk all things film.
Private: Costume Design For The Big Screen
From Sketch to Screen with Costume Designers Glyn Dillon (Rogue One, Solo: A Star Wars Story) and Julian Day (Bohemian Rhapsody, Rush) who will discuss there work for the screen.
Private: Writing For The Screen Panel
Join us for a screenwriting Q&A Panel with Award Winning screenwriters from the world of Film & Television. This esteemed panel will talk about their work in the industry how they got there, what they think makes a good script and how they bring their characters to life.
Private: Editing Masterclass with Mark Everson
Come and hear from the Fabulous Editor Mark Everson. He has been responsible for editing classics such as Paddington 1 & 2, Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa and The Mighty Boosh.
Private: Filmmakers Guide to Developing a Festival Strategy
We bring these Festival Strategy Guru’s to Norwich to discuss navigating the Worldwide Film Festival circuit. This is essential attendance for those filmmakers wanting to learn more about getting your films into Festivals.
Private: Securing Funds for Your Film
This session will cover the components of where to look to secure funds for your films, shared experiences on how they secured the funds needed plus it provides you the opportunity to ask questions to our guests around film funding.
Private: Creative Enterprise and Networking Drinks
The Norwich Film Festival is thrilled to bring Creative Enterprise to Norwich. This scheme is designed to develop businesses working in moving image, to get them ready for investment. This event is followed by networking drinks.